Category: National
Govt to Borrow N$15.3 Billion This Year
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The government wants to borrow up to N$15.3 billion from various financiers, including individuals, institutions, and others, to meet its budgetary commitments and repay maturing debts during the current financial year. This 2024/25 financing need represents…
Bank Windhoek Sells N$188 Million Worth of Property in Northern Namibia
By: Dolly Menas Bank Windhoek says it sold 142 properties valued at N$188 million through estate agents in northern Namibia last year, a substantial increase from N$88 million in 2021. This achievement was announced by James Chapman, Executive Officer…
Ondonga Heritage Memorial Shrine Aims Restore Community History and Traditions
By: Ludorf Iyambo Ondonga Traditional Authority King Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo says the aims of the Ondonga Heritage Memorial Shrine which was inaugurated last week is to rehabilitate, construct, collect, and update the history, language, and traditions of the Ondonga…
Mbumba Praises Omagongo Festival
By: Staff writer President Nangolo Mbumba has commended the recently held Omagongo Festival, stating that events such as that offer opportunity to unite Namibians and foster tradition and culture, but most importantly, in the interest of promoting solidarity, camaraderie and…
Namibia’s First Africa Hospitality Investment Forum Secures N$500,000 Sponsorship
By: Staff Writer The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) 2024 has secured a N$500,000 sponsorship from O&L Leisure. The event is expected to bring over 300 hospitality industry investors, business leaders, government officials, and expert advisors from across the…
Environment Ministry Urged to Prioritise Rural Livelihoods
By: Annakleta Haikera Mukwe Constituency Councillor Damian Maghambayi has called on the Environment Ministry to prioritise human safety and livelihoods in their policies. Maghambayi made this plea during the belated Independence Day celebrations held in Bagani, Kavango East, on…
Visa Shake-Up: Tourism Faces Pros and Cons
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) says Namibia’s decision to revoke visa exemptions for countries that have not reciprocated the gesture could have both positive and negative effects on tourism in the country. On the positive…
Old Mutual Launches Third Edition of OM SEED to Empower Entrepreneurs
By: Dolly Menas The Old Mutual Foundation has launched the third edition of the Old Mutual Sustainable Economic and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED), investing N$800,000 to support grassroots entrepreneurs in the Ohangwena, Zambezi, Oshikoto, and Kavango West regions….
Borders to Remain Open for Potato Importation
By: Loise Shiimi Potatoes will remain on the open import list as the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) closes the border for the importation of 12 out of the 20 horticultural products on the special controlled products list from…
Digital Rights and Inclusivity – A Long Path to the Goal
By: Dwight Links Digital rights remain a pressing issue as Namibia and the rest of Africa advocate for greater inclusivity across the continent. Jessica Uiras, a local digital rights advocate and enthusiast, recently spoke to Eagle FM about the…